IBM 8671 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 84
Installing, internal, drives
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Installing internal drives If you add different types of drives, your system can read multiple types of media and store more data. Several types of drives are available, such as: v Diskette v Hard disk v CD-ROM v DVD-ROM v Tape, including digital linear tape (DLT), super digital linear tape (SDLT), and linear tape-open (LTO) Note: The server supports both internal and external tape drives. Your server contains hardware that enables you to replace a failed hard disk drive without turning off the server. Therefore, you have the advantage of continuing to operate your system while a hard disk drive is removed or installed. These drives are known as hot-swap drives. Each hot-swap drive has two indicator LEDs (see "Server controls and indicators" on page 4). If the amber hard disk status LED for a drive is lit continuously, that individual drive is faulty and requires replacement. When the hard disk drive status LED indicates a drive fault, you can replace a hot-swap drive without turning off the server. Each hot-swap drive that you plan to install must be mounted in a hot-swap-drive tray. The drive must have a Single Connector Attachment (SCA) connector. Hot-swap-drive trays come with hot-swap drives. 74 xSeries 235 Type 8671: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide
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